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Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

LS56 BJZMOT history

LS56 BJZ is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 20 Oct 2025 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 118,522 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2024.

LS56 BJZ black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Oct 2025
Mileage
118,522 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2024
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,637 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS56 BJZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS56 BJZ was last recorded at 118,522 miles on 21 Oct 2024, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,504 miles · 18 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
5,637 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 118,522 miles
  • 2023 – 106,241 miles
  • 2022 – 84,773 miles
  • 2021 – 84,671 miles
  • 2020 – 84,589 miles
  • 2016 – 80,157 miles
  • 2015 – 74,276 miles
  • 2014 – 67,728 miles
  • 2012 – 61,630 miles
  • 2011 – 45,517 miles
  • 2010 – 35,482 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,522 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

20 tests since 27 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,522 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    118,522 miles
    Test number
    882658449437
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail118,522 miles (+18)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,522 miles
    Test number
    793483186270
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail118,504 miles (+12,263)10 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,504 miles
    Test number
    771535497378
    • MajorExhaust silencer insecure Standard system fitment of a muffler is missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Illuminates permanently with position lights and dipped beam (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Ball joint has a broken stud with no retainer on (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure Seriously affecting beam level (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Illuminates permanently with position lights and dipped beam (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens glazed removing solid pattern (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective Affecting projected image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy Noisy when compared with a standard system fitted in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Windscreen Through swept area slightly affected by an obstruction (Aftermarket Non-see through top band)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside front & offside front inner wheel arch liners are both mostly insecure but not interfering with steering/suspension excessively at the time of test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Much engine oil all over underside (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass106,241 miles (+21,468)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    106,241 miles
    Test number
    192416673391
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass84,773 miles (+102)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    84,773 miles
    Test number
    889144727354
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Pass84,671 miles (+82)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    84,671 miles
    Test number
    742385314694
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass84,589 miles (+4,432)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    84,589 miles
    Test number
    756974417068
    • MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass80,157 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    80,157 miles
    Test number
    509035849546
    • AdvisoryBrake warning lamp illuminated

  9. Fail80,157 miles (+5,881)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,157 miles
    Test number
    211508826812
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake warning lamp illuminated

  10. Pass74,276 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    74,276 miles
    Test number
    695708825066
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Fail74,276 miles (+6,548)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,276 miles
    Test number
    946657625095
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside front inner steering track rod has play

  12. Pass67,728 miles (+1)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    67,728 miles
    Test number
    715140214094
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Fail67,727 miles (+6,097)6 failures3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,727 miles
    Test number
    186989004078
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing thin on inner tread edge
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass61,630 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    61,630 miles
    Test number
    616809542393
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/S/F tyre wearing unevenly on extreme inner and outer edges
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail61,630 miles (+6,895)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,630 miles
    Test number
    556206042385
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/S/F tyre wearing unevenly on extreme inner and outer edges
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass54,735 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    54,735 miles
    Test number
    735334022092
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail54,735 miles (+9,218)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,735 miles
    Test number
    109254722462
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail45,517 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,517 miles
    Test number
    767295921068
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear discs pitted / corroded

  19. Pass45,517 miles (+10,035)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    45,517 miles
    Test number
    827175221045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear discs pitted / corroded

  20. Pass35,482 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    35,482 miles
    Test number
    984127720077
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS56 BJZ

Does LS56 BJZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS56 BJZ expired on 20 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS56 BJZ?
The MOT on LS56 BJZ expired on 20 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS56 BJZ done?
LS56 BJZ was recorded at 118,522 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2024, an average of 5,637 miles a year.
Has LS56 BJZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS56 BJZ has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LS56 BJZ ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LS56 BJZ find?
LS56 BJZ passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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